Boy Scouts of America Says It Will Create a ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Merit Badge
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, many companies have released statements vowing to confront racism. Now the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Committee says it will take a series of step s to “promote a…
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, many companies have released statements vowing to confront racism.
Now the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Committee says it will take a series of steps to “promote a culture in which every person feels that they belong, are respected, and are valued in Scouting, in their community, and across America.”
In a letter on Monday, the committee said, “There is no place for racism – not in Scouting and not in our communities. Racism will not be tolerated.”
It continued, “We condemn the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and all those who are not named but are equally important. We hear the anguish, feel the heartbreak, and join the country’s resolve to do better.”
“The Boy Scouts of America stands with Black families and the Black community because we believe that Black Lives Matter. This is not a political issue; it is a human rights issue and one we all have a duty to address,” the letter added.